How Knowledge Relates to Confidence in Orthopaedics and Emergency Medicine Regarding Rehabilitation in Foot and Ankle Trauma:

摘要

Category:SportsIntroduction/Purpose:The aim of this study was to survey the knowledge of registrars in emergency medicine and orthopaedics on five common injuries to the foot and ankle and compare this knowledge, and self-reported confidence in giving it, with that of consultants and physiotherapists of various levels of experience.Methods:An online survey was used to gather the information using scenario based open and closed questions. A total of 102 healthcare professionals, who regularly deal with sports injuries, were recruited. This included consultant orthopaedic surgeons with a subspecialty interest in foot and ankle surgery,. orthopaedic surgeons in other specialties, extended scope physiotherapy practitioners (ESPs) in foot and ankle and general musculoskeletal practice, emergency medicine consultants, emergency medicine registrars, orthopaedic registrars, senior physiotherapists and junior physiotherapists. The participants were drawn from the various healthcare institutions in the North East o...